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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
7
Marvin Johngor has started a cement block factory in his building here and hopes to have it in full operation in about three weeks. He plans to make approximately 1,000 blocks per day when they get in full swing. Elmer Nelson will be manager of the plant. Watch this paper for further announcement.
Riverside Social club met on Wednesday May 22 at Mrs. Mary Tatro's home with Mrs. Bernice Tatro assisting. Thirteen members and five visitors attended. one new member Mrs. Guy Bement joined. Prizes went to Agnes Kloster Mildred Schatz Clarine Obgon and Nora Anderson. Next meeting June 26 at Mrs. Margaret Anderson's home with Ruth Larson assisting.
The Clermont School board has hired the entire faculty for next year. Clermont High School presents the senior class play All a Mistake at the opera house Friday at 8 p.m. The eighth grade graduation honored fifteen graduates including Bertha Shipton and Iva Helgerson. Rural graduates Hulda Monroe Sophia Anderson Milo Anderson Laura Learn. Clermont H S boys beat Postville 5 to 3 in Frostville with Chuck Bigler on the mound. Both Clermont banks closed for the Iowa Bankers Association Group Four meeting in Cresco.
Four students from the Cleri mont and Elgin communities joined Luther College Decorah graduates on Monday evening May 29. Lorraine Oster hus and Esther Nesser earned Bachelor of Arts degrees, Bernice Blockhus and Ardis Groth received Elementary Education certificates. Ardis Groth graduated with honors, carrying a 2.33 GPA.
Adako Campfire Girls met May 28 at the Legion hall with ten members their guardian and one guest present Honors were given to the guardian. Margaret Tschantz served as Scribe and noted Echo Want Ads Now.
John M. Bakewell has begun work on a new cement block building adjacent to his store to house his poultry and feed business. The addition expands space for growth and supports future operations.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Nora Loftsgard's home with Anna Belle assisting. Poppy Poster prizes awarded in 7th and 8th grades, overall winner Mavis Larson will have her poster sent to the department. Memorial Day program planned with Nova Loftsgard presiding.
In Memoriam memory of Gilbert Ostlie. children Jacob Friederich and family visit Postville. Home Nursing class held final meeting with pot-luck at Rose Riegel’s. county chair Oscar Heiserman and nurse Nick Weber guests. B P W women met Lydia Stumme’s for business and bridge. Anna Baechler won first, Grace Simek second. Republican candidate Cat W Mumphry seeks vote in June 3 primary. Joe Brady heads to Minneapolis by June 24. Mrs Brady with her mother.
The Commercial Club elected officers at the last meeting with Ralph Schrader as president, Norbert Gerner as vice president, Clarence Tatts as secretary, and J. A. Erickson as treasurer. Committees were named and a building and housing project with the American Legion discussed, aiming to advance as a reality. Daily Day plans for Aug 10-11 were reviewed.
Sunday services and Sunday school times across West Clermont East Clermont Highland and Elgin Public School notices. Catechisation of confirmands May 30 8 p.m. Vacation Bible School starts June 3 at Riverside School with listed participants. June 4 5 Deeorah Circuit meeting Big Change church and Brotherhood Rally bus details. Priscilla Society June 5 2 15 p.m. East Clermont Societies June 6 2 p.m. hostesses and program chair listed.
A Boy Scout meeting was held at the town hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Fr Cooney spoke on summer swimming and Gerald Schupanitz demonstrated fishing. DeWayne Johnson was elected Eagle Patrol leader. Scouts played Blind Swat and closed with the Scout Law. They plan to attend the Wapsipinicon Area camporee at Devil's Backbone Park Saturday and Sunday. Inter-patial scores: Eagle 2047, Lion 1160. The contest will be discontinued during the summer.
Mrs. Nora Loftsgard reports 800 poppies sold for 84 dollars. Appreciation goes to unit members Campfire Girls and the public for a successful project. Also notes on a home visit by Mrs. Albert Schave, Norma, and Mrs. Henry Suckow. a birth in Freeport. wedding reception in Chester. Annabelle Leftsgard’s trip and Diana Lee born to Lyle McBurney and family.
Two grading projects are planned for Clermont township during the coming season. One is a stretch of 1.85 miles in the northeast section a mile south of the county line. The other is at the northwest section for eight tenths of a mile. This is the township s quota for 1945.
Gov. Robert D. Blue will speak at a Memorial Day service in the high school auditorium at 10:00 a.m. The governor's address is slated for 10:30 a.m. Community members are invited to attend.
The Ladies' Aid Society gathered last Wednesday at Mrs. Alice Kittelson's home with Mrs. Florence Gutcher assisting. They voted to contribute 10.00 to the cancer drive. The Catholic Digest is being placed on library shelves by the Women's Order on Foresters. Mrs. Joyce Appelman delivered an insightful paper on Iewa Capitols and Memorials.
A large crowd attended the Diedrich Steffens sale of furniture and household goods last Saturday afternoon. There were many useful articles offered for sale and bidding resulted in good prices.
In memory of our sister Mrs Ella Nygaard dear sister you are not forgotten though on earth you are no more still in memory you are with us as you always were. Sisters and Brothers Anna Stee of Cedar Rapids was a weekend guest in the AY Stee hame
Confirmation on Sunday June 2 at West Clermont Lutheran Church with Eunice Ames Gloria Buraas Sylvia Guyer Angeline Guyer Wilma Martin Marilyn Stolle La Vionne Swenson Delores Wede Eilene Wede Irene Wede receiving communicant membership. Service at 9 30 a m. Public invited.
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Entertained at the Blake home Wednesday with 6:30 dinner bridge and kitchen shower in honor of Miss Earleyne Johnston of West Union who is to be married June 16. Guests included Mrs Ole Johnston Mrs E H Estey Mrs Humphry Mrs Elsheimer Mrs Fallows Mrs Martin Mrs Wm Johnston Mrs E H Estey Mrs Ruth Collins and Mrs O W Heiserman all of West Union.
The Lutheran Brotherhood rally for Decorah circuit is set at Big Canoe Lutheran Church thirteen miles northeast of Decorah on June 4 at 8 and 8 p.m. A large representation from all brotherhoods is expected. Officers include Charles Benson Ekader president Hamlet Peterson Deenrah vice president Ransome L Bolson Decorrah secretary John Amdahl Osian treasurer Rev A O Nessor Clermont pastoral adviser.
Former Clermont Bay part owner of the Capron Cafe has new owners Guy Moser and Leslie Olson of Sta-Rite Mifg. Co. Capron Illinois. The two women in charge are Mrs Moser and Miss Ella Mae Shankey whose engagement to Mr Olson was announced. All parties live in Delavan Illinois and hope to move to Capron. Leslie Olson is son of Mrs Hazel Olson Reierson of Clermont. Vote June 3 primaries Clint W Humphry GOP candidate for Fayette county supervisor 1947 term.
John Deere tractors endure continuous, round the clock testing on rugged grounds to probe wear, weakness, and potential improvements. After exhaustive operation, engines are torn down for disassembly and inspection, a standard in the company’s quality discipline guiding all farm equipment.
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